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CSO/RP/1828/171

Letter from JS Fleming, J Gabbett and G Neville, [Magistrates of the 4th Division], Police Office, College [Street], [Dublin], to the Magistrates of the Head Office of Police, drawing attention to their need for a new building to conduct their business. Also covering letter from Frederick Darley, John Graves and John Tudor, Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary. Also letter and estimates from William Murray, Architects Office Dublin, to Robert Robinson, calculating that a new building would cost over £1695. Also covering letter from Robinson, Board of Works Office, Dublin, to Gregory. Also letter from CW Flint, Irish Office, London, to Gregory, noting that William Lamb, Chief Secretary has decided that the alterations cannot be undertaken this year.

2 Feb 1828-23 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/172

Memorial of DF Ryan, 15 Mornington Crescent, London, on behalf of Catherine and Isabella Standish, infants, to the Lords Justices of Ireland, concerning the pension formerly given to the children on account of the services performed by their late grandfather, Captain Ryan, during the rebellion of 1798. Noting that their aunt is claiming their portion of the pension.

19 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/173

Memorial of Patrick O’Rourke, Ballinrobe, [County Mayo], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that he was severely beaten by the police of Ballinrobe under the direction of their chief constable, Mr Right; noting that he was treated by doctors Moran and Hamilton and brought his case to Mr Cuff, [?magistrate]; adding that he receives a pension having served with the 27th Regiment of Foot. Also copy of the decision of the magistrates at Ballinrobe Petty Sessions, dismissing O’Rourke’s charges, noting that O’Rourke was arrested for an assault on John Hession, publican. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General of Police, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

28 Jan 1828-25 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/174

Letter from Samuel Forsayeth, Chief Constable of Clanwilliam barony, Tipperary, to Maj Miller, Inspector General of Police, reporting that two police officers, John Gallagher and James Murphy, were attacked and beaten by a mob of 60 persons while attempting to confiscate illegal liquor. Also letter from John Harley, Supervisor of Excise, seeking the assistance of police constable in order to seize an illicit still. Also covering letter from William Nash, Chief Constable, [postmark Roscrea], County Tipperary, to Miller, noting that he has refused Harley’s request. Also letters from Miller, Clonmel, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, observing that the police are prohibited from interfering in excise matters but suggesting that some clarification be made on the subject.

16 Jan 1828-25 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/175

Letter from John G [Beresford, Church of Ireland Archbishop of] Armagh, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that members of the public have been refused permission to view the Down Survey on account of the gentleman who has charge of it not attending the Office of the Surveyor General where it is stored.

28 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/176

Memorial and letters from Lieut William Bruce Hill, Clonaderick Cottage, Athlone, [County Westmeath], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, to William Gregory, Under Secretary and to Col Gossett, Private Secretary, seeking a position in the police force, commissariat, water guards or any other department. Noting that he formerly served in the 45th Regiment of Foot and the 6th Garrison Battalion. Adding that he spent over £2500 of his private money in raising defensive field works but found that there was no public fund from which he could be compensated. Noting that he has been recommended by the Duke of Bedford and Lord Baker.

25 Jan 1828-22 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/177

Petition of James Walsh, Castletown Berehaven [Castletownbere, County Cork], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, seeking to be reinstated into the police force. Claiming that he was forced to resign from the police in Dublin having suffered harassment from Mr Coote, Chief Constable, who brought and lost a frivolous case against him before a board of magistrates. Noting that he formerly served in the Waterford Regiment of Militia.

17 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/178

Memorial of Lieut Robert Algeo, 16 John Street, Cork, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, seeking to be appointed chief constable of the barony of Mohill, County Leitrim. Noting that he has served in the Manorhamilton Corp of Yeomanry and listing relatives and referees including his father, Capt Robert Algeo, magistrate of County Leitrim and his first cousin, John O’Brien, High Sheriff for Leitrim.

14 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/179

Letters from Charles Arthur Walker, John H Talbot, MC Harvey, magistrates, Wexford, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Wexford, concerning the unlawful taking of public papers from the police office by supporters and wife of Laurence Dundas, late Chief Constable, under the pretext that they were private papers. Noting that Mr Leslie and Dr Renwick are both accused of the act. Includes annotation from Richard W Greene, concerning bail and Henry Joy, Attorney General, concerning ownership of the papers.

24 Feb 1828-26 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/180

Petition of Patrick Meagher, to Robert Peel, seeking relief and noting that he was forced to flee Ireland on account of providing information against seditious characters; mentioning Sir R Birnie and Mr Dawson of 16 Upper Grosvenor Street as referees. Also letter from R Dawson, Treasury Chambers, to SR Phillips, confirming Meagher’s story. Also covering letters from CW Flint, Irish Office, London, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that he is providing temporary assistance to the man and seeking instructions. Also memorandum and letter from W Kemmis, noting that Meagher assisted in the conviction of James Walsh and John Barrett for burglary and highway robbery.

1 Feb 1828-20 Mar 1828

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